Frequently Asked Questions

Get your questions on decluttering answered here

You may be wondering why a declutterer may be needed in your life, or what approach we take with new clients. Here is the place to find out!

Over the years, my parent’s home has become very cluttered - we are a little embarrassed - can you help?

Decluttering and organising is what I specialise in. I always perform a consultation for decluttering projects to help me gain understanding of your exact requirements. Declutter Me is non judgemental and I take pride in being extremely sensitive when dealing with other peoples possessions.

What is it that you do exactly? Why is decluttering important?

We offer a personal decluttering service, organising parts of your home for you. We also provide home staging services to prepare homes for selling, ensuring that prospective buyers see the home in it’s best light.
Most people go through life changing events this is a perfect time to declutter.
The feeling of revamping,decluttering gives a feeling of great satisfaction as well as clarity.
Calmness,tranquility and the space to breathe are just a few feelings you will feel once you have transformed your life. Decluttering should not just be at the moments you realise you are ready to do it, it should be part of your life forever, free yourself of clutter, it’s so worth it , we know we have all experienced the great benefits

What is the difference between an organiser and a declutterer?

An organiser can organise your possessions and does not necessarily require decluttering. Simple and effective solutions applied to your environment can often create a clutter free space.

Decluttering is the removal of unwanted and superfluous items. To declutter you need to implement organisation in order to keep on top of your clutter.

I need assistance with decluttering but I am concerned about others going through my belongings & treasures, how can I trust you?

I am a member of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers UK (apdo-uk), I also have full indemnity insurance and am named on the data protection act list.Please take the time to read the testimonials and case studies on the site.
A confidentiality agreement is signed by both parties before starting any work.

Is presenting / staging a home worthwhile?

Before you make your decision to book me as a professional home-stager, here are some of the tasks I carry out:

Examine your home from top to bottom and provide a written report what should be done to get it ready
Identify ways to highlight your home’s best features and compensate for its shortcomings.
Recommend which items of furniture should stay in the house and which should be removed before a house showing.
Assist by recommending repairs or other major work, lining up contractors, carpenters, landscapers and overseeing their work.
Add finishing touches.

For those with a budget I can shop on your behalf providing, artwork, curtains, furniture, carpets, pillows, lighting and even a simple task of adding a vase and some beautiful flowers can make all the difference. Even if you don’t have a budget we can work with what you have by painting furniture and re-arranging. If you need assistance for any of the above tasks and also want to maximise on the selling price for your home please get in touch.

We need a home prepared for sale plus the garden - can you do both?

Landscaping and Gardening is a valuable improvement to any home staging project, so if this is required then I can recommend a number of specialists landscapers who I work alongside to achieve the very best for the home project.

Where are you based and what is your availability?

I am based in Crystal Palace, South London and am available in London and the the surrounding areas. Projects that are beyond 50 miles of me are still viable so please get in touch and we can discuss the details!

How much does your service cost?

No two Organising and Decluttering projects are the same, that’s why we offer a consultation before commencing a project on the phone.

Having said that the following prices for basic organising and decluttering services are

Full day week days £250
Full day weekends £300

For Home staging and larger projects please call to discuss as these are dealt with on a job to job basis.

Do you charge for a consultation?

Call for a free consultation to discuss if an onsite visit is required. A call out fee, if any, will be dependant on circumstances, availability and location.

Where will everything go?

There are many options on how to declutter that can be discussed. My favourite option is to donate to a charity important to you. the process can be very emotional and to give something back is a way of letting go. We can also discuss other ways of disposing possessions during the consultation if you prefer an alternative.

Are you a member of any official organisations?

Yes I am a member of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers UK (apdo-uk). The organisation was founded in 2004 in response to a growing nationwide interest in clutter-free living. It’s founders recognised that it was difficult for people to know where to find decluttering help, and that professionals in the decluttering and organising industry needed their own UK association.